Experienced Police Officer

Salary : $86,132.28 - $91,339.82 Annually
Location : Champaign City Building, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Police - Police Officers
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: FOP


Position Overview
This job posting is for our Experienced/Lateral Police Officer Program.
The City has authorized a temporary hiring incentive program for experienced police officers. To ensure eligibility for application, please visit the website for details.

Job Responsibilities
Police Officers protect life and property by enforcing all city ordinances, and the laws and regulations of the State of Illinois. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing special details and specific assignments; patrolling city streets and businesses; assisting fellow officers and other agencies; responding to the needs of the general public by performing investigations, problem-solving, following up on leads, obtaining evidence, and deterring criminal activity within the community; compiling reports, preparing cases for trial and appearing in court, and maintaining records for proper documentation.

Required Qualifications

• U. S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements)
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hire
• Some convictions, misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may disqualify applicants from further consideration, if the criminal conviction history has a substantial relationship to the position applied for
• Completion of probationary period as a police officer in the United States
• Must be in good standing with the current department and/or left previous department(s) in good standing.
• Must have substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a City of Champaign post-probationary officer, as determined by the Chief of Police.

If you have any questions about our Experienced Officer Hiring Program, please call Sgt. Brad Krauel at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday -Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Other Information

Contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The City of Champaign's mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Learn more about the city's mission and values at
This position is covered under the City of Champaign Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Bargaining Unit labor agreement. This information is current as of February 12, 2026.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City of Champaign offers a robust PPO Select Network plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a $500 individual and $1,000 family deductible. The plan covers nearly 98% of providers and facilities across the State of Illinois and grants access to providers nation-wide through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Regular full-time Fraternal Order of Police employees pay $35 of the employee health insurance premium per month and 50 percent of the premium for dependent(s) for the 2026/2027 plan year. Premiums for employee only and dependent coverage may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends on the employee's last day of work at the City.


Health Insurance Premiums PPO (2026-27 Plan Year)

Type of Coverage

City Pays (per month)

Employee Pays (per month)

Employee Only

$906.00

$ 35.00

Spouse

$644.00

$644.00

Children (one or more)

$399.50

$399.50

Family (spouse and children)

$690.50

$690.50

DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE

Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).


The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.


Dental Premiums

Type of Coverage

Low Monthly Premium

High Monthly Premium

Employee Only

$25.54

$ 44.50

Employee/Spouse

$52.57

$ 91.60

Employee/Children

$60.01

$102.82

Family

$95.76

$163.08

Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.

Vision Premiums

Type of Coverage

Monthly Premium

Employee Only

$ 7.34

Employee/One Dependent

$13.94

Family

$20.48

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a $20,000 term life insurance policy through The Hartford. Premiums are paid by the City. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents.

• Employee voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage can be purchased in $10,000 increments and the price is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their spouses up to half the amount purchased for themselves in $5,000 increments. Cost is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their dependent children in the amount of $10,000 for any/all eligible children.
• Employees may purchase Basic Life Insurance for their spouse and eligible dependent children.
  • Option #1: $3.60/month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any/all eligible children.
  • Option #2: $1.80/month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any/all eligible children.

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month) subject to labor contract provisions.

VACATION

Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service. Employees are eligible to take vacation after six months of employment. Vacation accrual rates and maximum accumulations are:

Years of Service

Biweekly Accrual/Year

Max Accumulation

Through the 4th year

3.69 hours/12 days

96 hours/12 days

Beginning 5th year

4.31 hours/14 days

112 hours/14 days

Beginning 6th year

4.62 hours/15 days

120 hours/15 days

Beginning 7th year

4.92 hours/16 days

128 hours/16 days

Beginning 8th year

5.23 hours/17 days

136 hours/17 days

Beginning 9th year

5.54 hours/18 days

144 hours/18 days

Beginning 10th year

6.15 hours/20 days

160 hours/20 days

Beginning 15th year

7.69 hours/25 days

200 hours/25 days

Beginning 20th year

9.23 hours/30 days

240 hours/30 days

Beginning 25th year

10.76 hours/35 days

280 hours/35 days

PERSONAL LEAVE

At the beginning of each fiscal year (July 1), employees are credited with 30 hours of Personal Leave. Personal Leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year.

PENSION

Police Officers are covered by the Police Pension Fund. Employee contributions to the Pension Fund are 9.91 percent of salary; employee contributions are tax deferred. Additional contributions are paid by the City.

HOLIDAYS

The City offers eleven paid holidays, subject to labor contract provisions:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)

A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for FOP employees. FOP employees participate in a mandatory contribution of $100.00 pre-tax, per month into an RHS investment account and at separation contributing a portion of their sick leave balance. This account is available for use by the employee at retirement or separation of service. Eligible uses of the funds include medical expenses such as health insurance premiums, dental/vision expenses, coinsurance, and co-pays for employees, spouse, and/or dependents.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan and/or Roth plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction. This is an optional plan with no City contributions. More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services View phone number on click.appcast.io).

RESIDENCY INCENTIVE REIMBURSEMENT

The City offers a one-time Residency Incentive Reimbursement of $10,000 to FOP employees who establish residency or relocate within the City of Champaign. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department. NOTE: not all Champaign addresses are within the municipal limits of the City of Champaign. Applicants for the Residency Incentive may check whether an address is within the city limits using the Maps function on the City of Champaign's website under the IT Department or by contacting HR.

RESIDENCY STIPEND

Officers whose primary, full-time residence is located with the City of Champaign shall receive a residency stipend in the amount of $7,000 annually, to be paid on the first payroll in May each year to cover the previous 12 months (May through April). The allowance will be prorated for any officer who moves into or out of the CITY or who leaves the CITY's employment for any reason during the year, such that the payment due to the officer shall be reduced. NOTE: not all Champaign addresses are within the municipal limits of the City of Champaign. Applicants for the Residency Stipend may check whether an address is within the city limits using the Maps function on the City of Champaign's website under the IT Department or by contacting HR.

UNION DUES

The FOP union establishes regularly monthly dues which are collected by the City through payroll deduction on behalf of the union. Dues are currently $54.00.

The City will also collect the Police Benevolent and Protective Association $25.00 monthly dues through payroll deduction if elected by the employee.

CONTRACT

View the current City of Champaign Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Bargaining Unit contract at
01


Please indicate the type of law enforcement activities in which you have experience. Select all that apply.

• Municipal
• Sheriff/County
• State Patrol
• Railroad
• Park District
• School District
• College/University
• Conservation
• Military
• Federal
• Transit/Housing
• Drug Taskforce
• Other

02


If you indicated 'Other' in the previous question, please provide details.
03


Was this experience:

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Reserves

04


Please provide details of your current or most recent law enforcement experiences and duties. Please be thorough and include common daily activities.
05


Are you a sworn law enforcement officer?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you a full-time officer with your current agency?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you considered probationary status with your current agency?

• Yes
• No

08


How long was your current or most recent agency's probationary period?
09


Indicate your current or most recent department size.

• 10 or less sworn officers
• 11-25 sworn officers
• 25-50 sworn officers
• 51-100 sworn officers
• 101-200 sworn officers
• 201+ sworn officers

10


Please detail the level of your law enforcement training. Include length of basic academy training, length of field training and any specialized training that should be considered.
11


What is the name and address of the police academy you attended?
12


How many hours was the police academy you attended?
13


Did you attend a part-time/transitional police academy or a full-time police academy?

• Part-time/Transitional
• Full-time

14


In your law enforcement career, please indicate the amount of time spent in solo patrol or with a partner in a non-training environment.

• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2+ years

15


Are you in good standing with your current or most recent agency? If you are no longer employed as a law enforcement officer, did you leave your previous agency in good standing?

• Yes
• No

16


If you responded "No" to the previous question, please explain.
17


Have you ever left any law enforcement agency not in good standing?

• Yes
• No

18


If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, please explain.
19


Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign, whether on probation or not?

• Yes
• No

20


If yes to the previous question, please provide details below.
21


Please indicate your highest level of education.

• High School or GED
• College- 30-59 credit hours
• College- 60-89 credit hours
• College- 90-119 credit hours
• College- more than 120 credit hours but no degree
• Specialized Trade School
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Post Bachelor Studies
• Masters Degree
• Post Masters Degree
• Doctorate (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

22


Do you fluently speak another language other than English? If so, which language(s)?
23


Why are you interested in joining the Champaign Police Department?
Required Question